Under the new licensing system from November 2005, a Premises Licence or Temporary Event Notice is needed for busking and street entertainment, such as music, singing and dancing.
The Licensing Act 2003 has extended licensable entertainment to all land including open spaces and public highways, not just business premises and private land as was the case under the previous system.
The council is considering applying for Premises Licences to cover particular streets or areas, such as the pedestrianised area of the town centre. In the meantime buskers need to apply for their own licence, by obtaining a Temporary Event Notice.
Noise Control
To avoid causing noise nuisance, we recommend that you:
See our Noise Nuisance section for advice on how we investigate complaints about noise.
Applying for a Licence
Go to Providing Entertainment for the types of entertainment that need a licence, and Temporary and Outdoor Events for more about Temporary Event Notices (TENs).
If you wish to provide street entertainment, see our Apply for a Licence section to get application forms, with guidance on how to apply for Temporary Event Notices in Eastbourne.
Licences from Other Organisations
You should also check whether you need music copyright licences from:
See Related Pages for information about music performing rights and where to apply.
